One of the greatest horror comedy films ever made. We watched the whole thing live and this is our full commentary and breakdown of Evil Dead 2, directed by Sam Raimi.

We cover the complete arc of Ash Williams from terrified victim to groovy chainsaw-wielding hero, the Deadite mythology and the Necronomicon, the legendary practical effects work that still holds up decades later, the splatstick horror comedy formula Raimi perfected, and all the signature visual tricks that turned this into a cult classic.

Topics covered: the evolution of Ash Williams, Deadite lore, practical effects breakdown, the horror comedy balance, Sam Raimi's camera style, Dead By Dawn iconic moments, and why Evil Dead 2 sits at the top of the franchise.

This episode is part of our Hail to the King series covering the full Evil Dead franchise leading into Evil Dead: Burn, directed by Sebastien Vanicek, releasing July 10, 2026.

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Every Deadite. Every film. Every season. Ranked.

Todd and Aaron went through the entire Evil Dead franchise and ranked every Deadite — from Cheryl crawling up from the cellar in The Evil Dead (1981) to Ellie tearing through an apartment building in Evil Dead Rise (2023). Forty-plus years of possessed horror icons, and we figured out which ones actually hold up and which ones are overrated.

We covered every entry in the franchise:🩸 The Evil Dead (1981)🩸 Evil Dead II (1987)🩸 Army of Darkness (1992)🩸 Evil Dead (2013)🩸 Evil Dead Rise (2023)🩸 Ash vs Evil Dead — Seasons 1–3

Some of these Deadites are terrifying. Some of them are hilarious. Some of them are both. Drop your tier list in the comments and tell us which one we got wrong.

Evil Dead: Burn hits theaters July 10, 2026.

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Evil Dead: Burn hits theaters July 10, 2026 — and we're tracing exactly how we got here. Friday Night at the Morgue cracks open Rue Morgue Issue #132 for a full deep dive into Fede Alvarez's Evil Dead (2013): the brutal, blood-soaked remake that proved the deadites could terrify a whole new generation.

We're going inside the making of the film — Alvarez on what it meant to have Sam Raimi backing the project, the cast and crew taking us straight to the set, and how one relentless horror remake laid the foundation for Evil Dead Rise and everything coming this summer.

If you've been following Evil Dead Month on Revival House Media, this is the episode you don't skip.

Rue Morgue Issue #132 | Evil Dead 2013 | Fede Alvarez | Sam Raimi | Evil Dead: Burn 2026

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We shared our honest take on the Evil Dead Burn trailer and the Instagram comments came in hot. Tonight we are addressing it head on. Was the pushback actually warranted or is a vocal corner of the Evil Dead fandom turning on anyone who dares have an opinion? We are not backing down from ours.

Then we are walking through the complete Evil Dead franchise timeline. The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead II (1987), Army of Darkness (1992), the Evil Dead remake (2013), Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-2018), Evil Dead Rise (2023), and what it all builds toward with Evil Dead Burn hitting theaters July 10, 2026.

Every film. Every Deadite. Every connection. This is the franchise breakdown you need before Burn drops.Revival House Media has been covering horror since 2011. WHERE HORROR LIVES FOREVER.

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We're heading to the cabin in the woods. Sam Raimi's Evil Dead (1981) is one of the most ferocious debut features in horror history — a relentless, low-budget nightmare that launched a franchise, a director, and a genre icon. Tonight, Todd and Aaron break down every deadite, every camera trick, and every drop of Karo syrup.We're talking Raimi's guerrilla filmmaking, Bruce Campbell's breakout performance, the practical effects that still hold up over 40 years later, and why this Michigan-shot masterpiece changed independent horror forever.

It's been nearly 30 years since Paul W.S. Anderson dropped one of the most beloved video game adaptations in cinema history, and we're putting it on the slab. Does the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie still hold up as a genuine piece of genre filmmaking, or is nostalgia doing all the heavy lifting? We break down what the film got right, why it connected with a generation of fans, and whether it deserves a place in the conversation alongside the best action horror hybrids of the decade. Plus, we talk about what the original got that the 2021 reboot missed entirely. This one gets into it.

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KEYWORDS: Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 1995, Paul W.S. Anderson, video game movies, 90s action movies, Mortal Kombat reboot, cult cinema, genre film, horror podcast, Revival House Media, video game adaptations, 90s nostalgia, fighting games, tournament horror, action horror

Four decades after A Nightmare on Elm Street redefined horror, Robert Englund sits down with Rue Morgue Magazine to reflect on the role that made him a legend. From Freddy's evolution across the franchise to his favorite unmade sequel, Englund opens up about what it meant to return one final time as the man in the razor glove.

Then the first lady of Elm Street, Heather Langenkamp, looks back on a lifetime of facing Freddy and what that legacy means today.

Researcher Ella Gallego takes things into stranger territory, diving into erotic horror and breaking down some of the genre's most infamous and monstrous moments, one of horror's most overlooked corners.

Also inside Rue Morgue Issue 221: 30 years of Magic: The Gathering horror influence, Sophie Weston returns with Carnage for Christmas, J-Horror rising in Reissued and Re-Animated, a deep dive into Amityville II: The Possession, a spotlight on The Seventh Victim, a Holiday Horror Playlist, reviews of Fear the Spotlight and Hollowbody, and the debate everyone has an opinion on, what is the best Elm Street sequel?

Joining Todd, Alpha, and Aaron for the breakdown: Kevin Hoover of Rue Morgue Magazine.

It's Wednesday night at Revival House and Todd & Aaron are going full zombie mode — ranking 43 films across the entire history of the subgenre, from the granddaddy Night of the Living Dead all the way through Dead Snow, Train to Busan, and the depths of Contagium. No comedy padding, no ranking filler — just serious horror fans settling the debate once and for all.

Covered in this stream: Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, Return of the Living Dead, Zombie (Fulci), The Beyond, Gates of Hell, Dead Alive, Demons, Demons 2, Shawn of the Dead, 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, Train to Busan, Zombieland, World War Z, Night of the Comet, Night of the Creeps, Cemetery Man, Burial Ground, White Zombie, Thriller (music video), Resident Evil, Diary of the Dead, Land of the Dead, Survival of the Dead, Planet Terror, Quarantine, Rec, Dead Snow, and more.

🔴 FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MORGUE — This Friday at 9PM Central! Kevin Hoover from Rue Morgue Magazine joins Todd, Aaron, and Alpha to go through the 40 Years of Freddy & Nancy anniversary issue. Don't miss it.

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Right after Halloween (2007) hit theaters, Rob Zombie sat down with Rue Morgue Magazine for a full, candid interview — and said flat out there would be no sequel. Two years later, Halloween II came out.

On this episode of Friday Night at the Morgue, Todd, Aaron, and Alpha Romero read and react to the complete Rue Morgue Issue #70 interview with Rob Zombie, covering his reimagining of Michael Myers, his departure from John Carpenter's original vision, Dick Warlock's iconic portrayal, Malcolm McDowell stepping into the Loomis role, and the sequel he swore he'd never make.

If you're a Halloween fan, this is the interview you need to hear in full.

Friday Night at the Morgue is presented in collaboration with Rue Morgue Magazine.

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It's a Members Night at Revival House — and we're going straight to the comments. Tonight we're answering your questions live, breaking down the Total Recall remake, getting into The Exorcist novel, talking family chaos, and rounding things out with a deep dive into Dwayne Johnson's filmography. Plus: recent eBay sales that every physical media collector needs to know about, and some honest talk about growing on YouTube.

This one's for the community. Pull up a chair.

Tonight's Rundown:— Total Recall Remake breakdown— The Exorcist — the book vs. the film— eBay sales & what they mean for collectors— Dwayne Johnson / The Rock movie deep dive— YouTube tips & channel growth talk— Live Q&A from the comments

Revival House Media is your home for horror cinema, cult film, physical media, and genre history. New episodes every week on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever you listen.

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